— Hodges Watch Company [HWCo] donated a new watch at the Morehouse Candle in the Dark Gala to benefit general scholarship fund. — Washington, DC — Howie Hodges, class of […]
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Ona Brown's "Own Your Dream" Tour Takes Winning Message On The Road
Atlanta, GA — Acclaimed motivational speaker and author, Ona Brown, is taking her wildly successful message of resilience, strength and forgiveness across the country with her new Own Your Dream […]
New Street Fiction Novel "King of the Streets" Gives Readers An Up Close and Personal Experience of Inner City Street Life
St. Louis, MO — Novice African-American author Maurice Hughes, who has been writing fiction since 2005, is releasing his debut novel King of the Streets for the young and middle […]
Final Book in Detective Trilogy Wraps Up Intriguing Mystery
Nationwide — Reflection, revelations, intrigue, and enduring love make all three books by Norman E. Edelen a winning combination.
Hundreds of Student Volunteers Travel to Ferguson For Spring Break to Help Rebuild the Community
Ferguson, MO — College students from all over the country are using their Spring Breaks to help rebuild the community and promote civic engagement in Ferguson. Students are coming from […]
$45 Million Lawsuit Filed Against Former Vice President of NBA Players Association and Southern Film EB5 Regional Center
Atlanta, GA — Open Rivers Media Group, Inc. d/b/a Open Rivers Pictures (“ORP”), has filed a civil lawsuit 1:15-cv-00724-SCJ under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) as well […]
"Playing While Hurt" By Author Terri V. Steward Brings Much-Needed Awareness to Domestic Violence
— “Generational Curse and Domestic Violence: The Twain Shall Meet Over and Over Again” — Valdosta, GA — Terri V. Steward, author of the new exclusive Playing While Hurt, brings […]
Atlanta Mega Church Pastor Creflo Dollar Wants $60 Million in Donations For a New Jet
Atlanta, CA — Creflo Dollar, a well-known pastor of the Atlanta-area World Changers Church International, is asking for at least $60 million in donations so that he can purchase a […]
Do Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke Really Have to Pay $7 Million to Marvin Gaye's Family?
Hollywood, CA — If you haven’t heard by now, both Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams have been ordered to pay $7 million to Marvin Gaye’s family for copyright infringement for a […]
National Black Doll Museum of History & Culture Obtains Support from Retired White House Chef
Mansfield, MA — For more than 50 years Debra Britt, founder and executive director of the National Black Doll Museum has collected black dolls. The purpose primarily was her own […]
Singer Angie Stone Arrested For Knocking Out Her 30-Year Old Daughter's Teeth
Atlanta, GA — R&B singer Angie Stone (whose real name is Angela Brown) has reportedly been arrested and released after getting into a fight with her daughter in Lithonia, Georgia. […]
Grammy-Award Winning Performance Poet and Author J. Ivy Announces His New Book "Dear Father: Breaking the Cycle of Pain" and the Dear Father Movement
Chicago, IL — A Grammy Award-winning performance poet and author, J. Ivy is best known for his hip-hop verses, motivational speaking and contributions in the music industry. His support throughout […]
Nick Gordon Tells His Side of the Story To Dr. Phil -- Falls Apart During Interview
Nationwide — In a national television exclusive, Dr. Phil conducts an emotionally-charged intervention with 25-year-old Nick Gordon, boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown, the 22-year-old daughter of singer Bobby Brown and […]
Remember Him? BET Announces Vanilla Ice Will Perform at Selma Anniversary Concert
Nationwide — Many people are reacting negatively to BET’s recent announcement that rapper Vanilla Ice, who is white, will perform at the upcoming Selma Anniversary concert.
The Harlem Book Fair and Pen World Voices Festival Present Global Writers
— Major Writers’ Festivals Collaborate In Promotion — Harlem, NY — The 11th Annual PEN World Voices of International Literature, “On Africa,” New York City, May 4-10, 2015. 100 writers from 30 countries […]
Newly Released Book “Would Jesus Date A Woman Like Me?” Offers Black Women A New Perspective
— Brian Bolden’s new book answers numerous questions with which Black women continue to struggle regarding their relationships with Black men — Nationwide — According to author Brian Bolden, there […]
Rap Mogul Suge Knight Says He's Going Blind
Los Angeles, CA — Marion “Suge” Knight, who founded Death Row Records in the 1990’s, recently told a judge that he is going blind and has other major health problems.
CurlKit Celebrates 3rd Anniversary With A Box Takeover By Dark & Lovely Au Naturale Moisture L.O.C. Line
— Launched in 2012, CurlKit is the most sought-after subscription service for women with curly, coily, kinky, locs and textured hair. — New York, NY — This month, CurlKit kicks off […]
Michael Jordan Joins Forbes' Billionaire List -- Becomes 513th Most Richest Man in the World
Nationwide — Forbes Magazine is calling 52-year old Michael Jordan the most famous new billionaire out of the 290 newcomers to the Forbes billionaires list. The former NBA basketball champion […]
Novel Tells the Story of "Buttermilk Bottom" – A Once Vibrant African American Community
— A sizzling drama placed in a 1950’s historical cocoon that reveals the experiences, the lives, and personalities of those affected most by Jim Crow laws, legalized prejudice, and discrimination […]
Actress Phylica Rashad May Be Coming Back to Prime Time TV
Hollywood, CA — Phylicia Rashad, best known for her role as Clair Huxtable on the The Cosby Show, may be coming back to television.
12-Year Old Entrepreneur Essynce Moore Launches Book Tour
— 12-year old Essynce Moore’s book tour for her new book “6th Grade Middle School Chronicles” will kick off with two stops in New Jersey on March 14th and April […]
Nick Gordon To Bobby Brown: "Bobbi Kristina Will HATE YOU When She Wakes Up!"
Nationwide — Nick Gordon, the boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina, continues his virtual rants on social media, and lately they’ve been directed to her father, Bobby Brown. Bobbi Kristina remains in […]
U.S. Postal Service To Honor the Late Dr. Maya Angelou With Forever Stamp
Nationwide — The U.S. Postal Service will honor Maya Angelou — the beloved author, poet, actress and champion of equality — with a Forever Stamp.
WomenLeadForward.com Launches Multi-platform Program and Plans First Silicon Valley "Women and Girls of Color" Conference
Raising Visibility and Diversity Inclusion in San Francisco and Silicon Valley — Responding to Intel Corporation Chief Executive Officer Brian Kranich’s call to make Silicon Valley “less white and less […]
Students Can Now Easily Enroll Online to Black Colleges and Universities -- Thanks to This New Web Site!
— HBCUBound.com is a new online student platform that alleviates the stress of the college admissions process to HBCUs. — Atlanta, GA — The college admissions process is among the […]
BlackDoctor.org Unveils 'Ticket to Health' Event at 2015 Annual CIAA Basketball Tournament Fan Fest
— Astellas sponsors health education and awareness program at the nation’s oldest African-American athletic conference event — Chicago, IL — BlackDoctor.org (BDO), the leading online health destination for African Americans, […]
"Let Me See Her" -- Nick Gordon Pleads With Brown Family To Let Him See Bobbi Kristina
Atlanta, GA — Nick Gordon, the boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown who remains in a coma, is making a public plea to be allowed to visit her in the hospital.
Sad News: VH1 Star "Real" Dies From Cancer -- Was Only 33 Years Old
Hollywood, CA — “Real”, one of the reality stars of VH1’s Real Chance of Love, has died at the age of 33 after a long battle with colon cancer. Ahmad […]
Give a Book in Your Name at the 2015 Harlem Book Fair -- A Small Gift That Impacts A Lifetime
— A Small Gift That Impacts A Lifetime — Harlem, NY — Give A Book in Your Name delivers a free book to a child in your name at the […]
New Book Helps to Build the Self-Love, Self-Esteem, Self-Identity, Self-Pride and Self-Respect of Girls of Color
Windsor Mill, MD — Live Life Beautiful: Affirmations for Girls of Color is a new book written by the founders of I Am Beautiful Global, Inc. (IAB). It is the […]
Did Albert Einstein Endorse Black History Month Over 60 Years Ago?
By Kane Kinnebrew III Nationwide — In 1948, Albert Einstein was interviewed by the student newspaper at Cheney State College and he was asked his opinion about U.S. racial prejudice. […]
NFL Player Stefon Diggs Found Not Guilty of Assaulting Personal Chef, Sheds Tears
Nationwide — NFL player Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of attacking his former personal chef during a 2025 dispute. A jury cleared him of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault. While […]
Comedian Sinbad Returns To Stand-Up Stage After 2020 Stroke
Nationwide — Comedian Sinbad returns to the stand-up stage more than five years after a 2020 stroke affected his mobility, announcing new shows in Pasadena. He shares recovery updates and […]
NFL Star Shedeur Sanders Balances Football Career, Earns a College Degree With a 3.9 GPA
Nationwide — NFL star Shedeur Sanders has graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder while continuing his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. He earned a sociology degree with a […]
Meet the Trailblazing Black Author Bringing Her Children’s Book into School Classrooms Nationwide
Nationwide — Marcia Paige, the author of ABC Explorers: The Journey Begins with Letters and Pride, published by Line Queen Publishing, is celebrating that her new book for children of […]
Kim Kardashian is Now Suing Ray J for $6M for Breach of Contract
Nationwide — Kim Kardashian is suing Ray J over a $6 million dispute tied to a 2023 settlement from their long-running sex tape case. She and Kris Jenner allege he broke […]
LaToya Jackson Finally Reveals Why Her Sister, Janet Jackson, is Not in the 'Michael' Biopic
Nationwide — LaToya Jackson shared why Janet Jackson does not appear in the Michael biopic, saying her sister simply chose not to take part. The film still features several Jackson […]
Black-Led Media Platform and International Film Festival Launch Nationwide Competition to Discover Emerging Culture Voices
Nationwide — JaroGO, a next-generation streaming and media platform, has announced the launch of the “Host The Culture. Own the Moment.” Nationwide Host Competition in partnership with the Peachtree Village […]
Rapper Trick Daddy Says He Doesn't Date Women Over 40 Because They're "Unromantic"
Nationwide — Rapper Trick Daddy once again faced online debate after saying he prefers not to date women over 40, pointing to compatibility and lifestyle differences. His comments spread quickly […]
Rapper Akon Defends His Views About Polygamy Again, Says Men and Women Are Not Equal
Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks […]
NBA Star Tyrese Haliburton's Response About His White Fiance, "I Grew Up Around All White People"
Nationwide — NBA star Tyrese Haliburton has addressed viral speculation about his dating life after online clips sparked debate about the people he is seen with in public. He explained […]
Upscale Jazz Venue in Boston Set to Open at the Historic Bolling Building This Spring
Boston’s Nubian Square gains a landmark arts destination as celebrated musicians and community leaders prepare to open across a three-day event series. Nationwide — Jazz Urbane Cafe™, a new jazz […]
Rapper Tory Lanez Sues Prison for $100M for Failing to Protect Him from Being Stabbed 16 Times
Nationwide — Tory Lanez has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the California prison system after a violent stabbing inside Tehachapi prison. He claims officials failed to protect him and housed […]
Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Nelly, Tyrese, and More to Headline 2026 Cincinnati Music Festival
Nationwide — Berrywise Enterprise, a leading ticket and hotel reseller, is excited to offer ticket and hotel packages for the 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival. This highly anticipated event will take […]
Actress Tamera Mowry Deletes Threads Account After Political Criticism
Nationwide — Actress Tamera Mowry deleted her Threads account just hours after joining the platform, after facing a wave of online criticism. The backlash linked her to MAGA due to […]
D4vd’s Lawyers Deny Murder Allegations, Claim a Grand Jury Indictment Was Never Issued
Nationwide — A singer who goes by the name of D4vd was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles by LAPD on suspicion of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd’s lawyers now say […]
Gospel Singer Tina Campbell’s Husband Files for Divorce After 25 Years of Marriage
Nationwide — Gospel singer Trecina “Tina” Campbell is being divorced by her husband, Glendon Campbell, who filed to end their marriage following more than two decades together. He cited irreconcilable […]
Dave Chappelle Addresses Double Standards Against Black Performers, Responds to Saudi Show Backlash About “Dirty Money” Claims
Nationwide — Comedian Dave Chappelle responds to renewed criticism over his Saudi Arabia show appearance, where critics questioned his pay and principles. He argues that accusations of “dirty money” reflect […]
Black Organization to Host 28th Annual International Father and Family Practitioners Conference in the DC Area
Groundbreaking Gathering to Feature New Books by Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson and Dr. Ronald B. Mincy, alongside an Innovative AI Certification Workshop for Social Workers. Nationwide — The National Partnership […]
Private Jet Company Sues Floyd Mayweather Jr. Over Unpaid $105K Bill
Nationwide — Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing a lawsuit over claims he failed to pay a private jet bill linked to a 2025 charter flight. The case alleges he and co-defendants […]
Don Lemon Criticizes Kanye West's Fans, Says They’re “Standing With Trump”
Nationwide — Don Lemon criticized Kanye West’s fans as the rapper continues to face renewed backlash during his music comeback. He said that supporting Kanye is closely tied to supporting […]
Black Culture Takes Center Stage as 7th Annual Jazz & Arts Festival Returns to Celebrate Legacy and Community
Nationwide — In its seventh year, The Dymally Institute is bringing its annual Jazz & Arts Festival onto its home campus at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), to be […]
Judge Mathis' Wife Linda Dismisses Divorce Case, Confirms They're Back Together
Nationwide — Linda Mathis, the wife of Judge Greg Mathis, has officially moved to dismiss her divorce case after reconciling with her husband. Court records confirm the longtime couple ended their […]
Rediscovering Early African-American Cinema With New Race Films and 1970s Black Movies DVD Sets
Nationwide — CED Services, a direct response marketing company providing classic films direct to consumers, has released two DVD sets that pay tribute to early and classic African American cinema. […]
New Financial Literacy Board Game Called “Black Blocks” Combines Wealth-Building Strategy Gameplay with Black History
Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur David E. Rogers will open pre-orders for Black Blocks on May 15, 2026. His innovative board game is designed for players ages 12 and up, and […]
HBCU Scholar/ Educator of 24 Years Releases Newly Revised Guide on How to Build Better Relationships
Nationwide — Married? Single? “It’s complicated.”? Not speaking to a relative or a former friend or two? If relationship drama has become a recurring theme, Dr. Troya Bishop, an Atlanta-based […]
Young Entrepreneur, Author & Actress Essynce Moore Launches "Middle School Chronicles" Tour — Hitting Schools Nationwide
Tour Seeks School Partners and Sponsors to Bring Powerful Youth Empowerment Message Directly into Classrooms Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and actress Essynce Moore is hitting the road — […]
Basketball Star Angel Reese Joins Atlanta Dream After Major WNBA Trade
Nationwide — Angel Reese has been traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in a major WNBA deal that includes future draft picks. Atlanta adds the All-Star forward to […]
Historic Moment in Motorsports: Black Leadership, Speed, and Legacy to Converge in Gainesville, Florida
Nationwide — Something powerful is happening in Gainesville, Florida, this April and it goes far beyond the roar of engines and the thrill of competition. From April 10–12, the Manufacturers […]
Howard University Creates New Course Inspired By Cardi B's Impact and Her Newest Album
Nationwide — Howard University, an HBCU in Washington, DC, is launching a Cardi B focused course for Fall 2026 that studies her music rollout, branding, and cultural impact. It uses her […]
Former Black Models on "The Price Is Right" Say Host Bob Barker Was Racist
Nationwide — A new documentary is bringing renewed attention to Bob Barker’s time on The Price is Right, with former models alleging racism, retaliation, and a toxic work environment behind the […]
Fans of TLC Say That Chilli’s White Boyfriend Has Her “Thinking White”
Nationwide — TLC group member Chilli is under public scrutiny after reports linked her to political donations and resurfaced social media activity, sparking debate among fans about her personal choices […]
Tiger Woods Refuses to Hire a Driver Despite Having Caused Two DUI Car Crashes
Nationwide — Tiger Woods continues to refuse to hire a driver despite a recent DUI arrest and a history of car crashes, saying he prefers to drive himself. The golf […]